Damping member and rotary connector device

A damping member configured to allow an engaging portion to be inserted through the damping member, the engaging portion being provided in a rotary connector device and including an engaging shaft portion which extends in a predetermined direction and an engaging claw portion which protrudes from the engaging shaft portion,

• the damping member being formed of an elastic material
• and comprising:
• a first slit through which the engaging shaft portion is inserted;
• and
• a second slit extending from the first slit toward the protruding direction side of the engaging claw portion,
• the first slit and the second slit communicating with each other to provide an insertion portion through which the engaging portion is inserted, wherein the second slit is provided between a pair of convex portions that is disposed to oppose each other from both sides in a forming direction of the first slit, with respect to the first slit, wherein a third slit formed in the same direction as the first slit and being in communication with the second slit is provided on a side opposite to the first slit.

A damping member configured to allow an engaging portion to be inserted through the damping member, the engaging portion being provided in a rotary connector device and including an engaging shaft portion which extends in a predetermined direction and an engaging claw portion which protrudes from the engaging shaft portion,

• the damping member being formed of an elastic material
• and comprising:
• a first slit through which the engaging shaft portion is installed;
• and
• a second slit extending from the first slit toward the protruding direction side of the engaging claw portion,
• the first slit and the second slit communicating with each other to provide an installation portion through which the engaging portion is installed, wherein the second slit is provided between a pair of convex portions that is disposed to oppose each other from both sides in a forming direction of the first slit, with respect to the first slit.